Merrylands 50s
There was some exciting racing in the Merrylands 50s last week. Congratulations to all who took part – we hope you enjoyed the event.
The top 3 in the final were:
1st
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Matthew Vicic
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39.86
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2nd
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Daniel Vicic
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40.55
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3rd
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Peter Johnston
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40.49
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Well done to Matt on taking out the competition for this year!
Metro South West Qualifying Meet
Congratulations to our team at the Metro South West Qualifying Meet last week. It was a long meet, plagued with technical difficulties – the highlight being a meltdown of the timing system with 50m left to swim in one of the 800m Freestyle heats. Good times. Nevertheless, our team performed very well maintaining a positive attitude and bringing home 3* medals and 9 PBs. Great job!
* Well, it should have been 3 medals, but for one swimmer who was told by an official the event had been amalgamated, swam in the wrong heat, and then because of the timing issues didn’t get a time.
Handicap Relay
The fun events continue this week with the 2x50m Handicap Relay. Entries have already closed, so if you didn’t enter, you’re too late. Sorry.
Merrylands SwimFest – Entries open
The clock is ticking on entries for the Merrylands SwimFest with 21 days until the entries close.
The meet will be held on Saturday, 18th February, 2023 and we need everyone’s support in running the meet, and our swimmers to compete.
See the website for details, get your entries in and think about how you will help on the day.
Merrylands SwimFest – BBQ
What is a swim meet without a BBQ? The SwimFest involves feeding a small army of volunteers and officials, plus the visiting competitors and their families. You don’t need to be a Master Chef - if you can burn a sausage without burning yourself you are qualified. We need people to help cook and sell the BBQ so please volunteer when asked later this month.
Lions Club Award
Each month the Committee votes for the Lions Club Award – the club’s Volunteer of the Year.
Nominees last month:
Simon Johnston
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Leanne Tovkach
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Prafulla Shrestha
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Sally Lee
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Uma Shrestha
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Peter Johnston
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Alison Johnston
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Mandy Smart
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Matthew Vicic
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Glenda Wood
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Thank you to all these people for their work around the pool last month.
You can nominate a club member to recognise their service online here.
Entries for Club Races
Reminder: Entries close at 8pm on Thursdays! Entries are open for the rest of January, so there are no excuses. Championships resume in 2 weeks – don’t miss out just because you didn’t get your entries in.
Next Week: Boardshort Relay
Next week is our annual Australia Day Boardshort Relay. To get involved, just bring a pair of boardshorts to club and we will put you in a team.
Speedo Sprint Series Heats
Time is running out to enter the Speedo Sprint Series. Speak to your coach if you are unsure whether you should enter. Entries close on 31st January – see the website for details.
Do your kids know what is going on?
Keep your kids informed about what is happening. Print them a copy of the newsletter to read each week or sign them up to receive a copy via email.
P-Plate Award
P-Platers: they make silly mistakes; we all know it. But they aren’t the only ones. The P-Plate Award recognises (or perhaps highlights) the “Silly Mistake of the Year”.
Any swimmer, spectator or official 17 years or over (because they should know better) is in the running for this prestigious award. The good news is, once you have won it, you are unlikely to win it again (unless you do something really out there).
“So how can I be in the running for this award?”
I’m glad you asked. Previous winners have received the award for feats such as:
- Making their cup of tea using the hotdog water
- Disappearing with their stopwatch to the car park just as a meet was due to start
- Repeatedly pressing the start button on the starting device rather than the microphone button when giving the “Take your marks” command.
If you have seen an outstanding performance, nominate the person here.
Set up and pack up
Thank you to the families that have been helping with set up and pack up for club races. Please remember to arrive before 6:50am to help set up the pool and then assist with packing up before you leave. Don’t know what needs to be done or where something goes? Ask one of the Committee members and they will point you in the right direction.
Club Uniforms
Order your club uniforms before the Merrylands SwimFest online here.
COVID-19 Conditions
Read the conditions for club races here.
Upcoming Meet Calendar
Check the website for the full list of upcoming meets, closing dates, programs and qualifying times.
MEET NAME
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MEET DATE
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ENTRY CLOSING
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Speedo Sprint Series Heats
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12th February
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31st January
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Merrylands SwimFest
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18th February
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4th February
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NSW Senior Metropolitan Championships
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25th February & 26th February
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14th February
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Speedo Sprint Series Finals
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4th March
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Qualify via Heats meet
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NSW State Open Championships
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10th March to 12th March
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28th February
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NSW Junior State Age Championships
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25th March & 26th March
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14th March
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NSW State Masters Championships
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1st & 2nd April
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24th March
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School Holiday Activities
Kids Disco
Tuesday 17 January 11-1pm
Who is ready to party? Dress up in your favourite costume and join in the fun, Kids FREE soft drink, Prizes up for grabs
Register at https://www.clubmerrylands.com.au/
Kids Barefoot Bowls
Thursday 19 January and Friday 20 January
Roll up for a fun day on the green
10.30-11.30am
Register at https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/